J. Phoenix Smith has over 20 years of experience in non-profit and government settings working with communities impacted by racial/ethnic health and social disparities. Phoenix is an accomplished, experienced and meticulous professional, with an unfaltering dedication for building stronger public healthcare programs for communities impacted by racial and ethnic health disparities. Spearheaded and successfully completed various public and privately funded healthcare programs for culturally diverse communities. A graduate of the first Ecotherapy Graduate Certificate program in the United States in 2011, she founded EcoSoul and in 2020 The Alliance for Ecotherapy & Social Justice. Both of these social ventures provide education, Professional Coaching and Leadership using evidenced based practices aligned with Social Justice and Cultural Humility that encourage the use of Ecotherapy practices to foster a connection to nature for wellness for diverse communities.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:☑ Extensive experience of serving as a team leader, coach, program administrator, trainer, grant review consultant, and case manager for federal, state, local and community based health organizations☑ Confident public speaker and workshop facilitator with a talent for engaging individuals and groups☑ Possesses a multicultural network of allies in the areas of non-profit, government and the healing arts☑ A long track record of designing and facilitating behavioral intervention courses☑ Thought leader in the field of Ecotherapy offering an intersectional approach to Nature informed healing aligned with social justice, public health and healing centered engagement for diverse communities.